I wanted to introduce you all to the Trailer Valet. I have one and wanted to give you all a review on it. If you struggle to get your trailer hooked up to the ball hitch on your tow vehicle or need to park your trailer in a tight spot, the Trailer Valet may be something to look into. It's a unique trailer tongue jack that allows you to maneuver your trailer … [Read more...]
Half size dining tables for a vintage trailer for sale
November 9, 2013 by · 10 Comments
Our 1955 Bellwood is a small trailer at 11 ft. So space is a premium in there. When a couple people in your family are fairly tall and need more leg room the small size of the trailer becomes even more evident. So one thing I wanted to do was use a half table at the dinette. Would you like to have a half size table for your vintage trailer too? If so contact my … [Read more...]
Easy Grilling For Vintage Trailer Owners
July 12, 2013 by · 3 Comments
I was sent a BIC flamedisk to review for you all and wanted to share my findings and some photos. The first thing I noticed is that it comes in a nice slim package which makes it easy to tuck into a cupboard in your trailer. Storage is a premium in most vintage trailers, so this was a definite plus. It's also very clean. You just take it out of the package, … [Read more...]
Vintage Camper Pin Cushion & Pillow Pattern
September 12, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Let's make some cuteness shall we? This is one of my new designs that I just finished up. You know how they say it's a lot of work to restore or build a vintage trailer from the ground up? Not with this one! This is a fun and easy little canned ham camper to make. It's soft and squishy and I'm sure everyone that sees it won't be able to resist picking it up. Those of … [Read more...]
Seeburg Wall-O-Matic Juke Box
August 13, 2012 by · 12 Comments
Do you all remember these? Do you remember sitting at a diner and being able to put in a dime or quarter and play a couple of tunes right at your table? OK, I admit I probably wasn't quite born yet to remember but I have seen modern ones in diner's in California. This is a Seeburg Wall-O-Matic 100 Juke Box. This little table top version would sit at the table in a … [Read more...]
Saving Space with Space Bags
August 5, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I was given a sample set of Space Bag Dual- Use Bags to try out and review for you all. I have to say these are really neat! These are great for storing items such as clothing and bedding in a vintage trailer as we all know how space is a commodity in our little trailers. I used these a couple weekends ago to store an extra set of bedding including sheets and a … [Read more...]
Small Awning For Your Vintage Trailer
May 8, 2012 by · 10 Comments
If you ever take short camping trips and don't want to use a full awning, an little "Over-nighter" might be the ticket. We bought ours from Marti's Awnings and just love it. It's small at appx 5 x 5 I believe. It's just the right size for over the entrance of your vintage trailer. Marti offers them in various colors and patterns so you can get one that matches your … [Read more...]
Vintage Shasta gets some technology & bling
April 1, 2012 by · 6 Comments
Buttercup has gone into full glamping mode by getting a new 19 inch flat screen TV and DVD player installed. I know some would define camping as roughing it and while I'm all for that in some instances, there are times when a little inside entertainment is warranted, as in our case when camping with young children. In the evening or on rainy days, letting them watch … [Read more...]
Pretty Potties and Lovely Luggable Loos
October 3, 2011 by · 14 Comments
Funny title I know, but I wanted to show you all the progress I've made so far on my Luggable Loo. A Luggable Loo for those of you that don't know what it is, is simply a 5 gallon bucket with a toilet seat attached to the top. You can put in these bags that come with special gel or use garbage bags and put some kitty litter in the bag. This makes a great portable … [Read more...]
New Rope and Pole Awning
May 2, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
As promised...I finally got a picture of the awning on the 61 Shasta Compact. Isn't it cute? It was a bit windy but I was determined to get the awning up and secure. As you can see it was flapping in the wind a bit. Fortunately, the trailer didn't take flight (: I love having an awning as I think they are great additions to any vintage trailer. … [Read more...]
